Monthly Archive: April 2021
Phuket Was Poised for Tourism Comeback. A Covid Surge Dashed Those Hopes.
Phuket, one of Thailand’s top tourist havens, had an ambitious plan to reopen to the world this summer. But with a spike in cases, the island’s...
Mars subsurface holds potential for microbial life, study suggests
New research suggests that the area beneath Mars’s surface, called the subsurface, might be potentially hospitable for life.
U.S. Vaccinations Slow, Even as Caseloads Remain High
The average number of daily vaccine doses administered in the U.S. has fallen to its lowest level since March 31. Here’s the latest pandemic news.
Our nearest neighboring star emits record-breaking stellar flare
Our neighboring star, Proxima Centauri, has emitted a stellar flare is 100 times more powerful than any solar flare from our sun.
How to watch the Oscars ceremony
Awards shows are still feeling the impact of the pandemic, and this year’s Academy Awards ceremony is no exception.
Kamala Harris cements her place in Biden’s inner circle during a consequential week
Vice President Kamala Harris was huddled with other White House officials in President Joe Biden’s private dining room last week when the room let out a...
How to Get Back Into the Job Market
Many job seekers don’t know where to look after the year we’ve just had. If you count yourself among this crowd, here’s how to get back...
Dyson Omni-glide Review: You may want to ditch your Swiffer
It’s perfect for hard floors, but carries with a hefty price tag.
The Sunday Read: ‘The “Herald Square Bomber” Who Wasn’t’
After the Sept. 11 attacks, U.S. authorities used informants to secure terror convictions. But did they help create plots where none existed?